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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ridedan2
It may be worth checking your 4x4 u joints. Mine were rusted which caused binding in the steering, the truck would wander as if it had a mind of its own.
yeah.. but they are floating axles...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by afonda
yeah.. but they are floating axles...
yeah, mine too...
 
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Old Mar 12, 2020 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by afonda
yeah.. but they are floating axles...
If the u-joints don’t flex correctly, they will cause the steering to bind.

To check steering components, have a helper turn the wheel back and forth just beyond the play. You’ll use a light and look at each tie rod end and and the pitman arm. There should be no slop at any of these connections.

This is what ive been using for replacement.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Ti...UAAOSwyOVdqvf2



 
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